The lyrics of Eddy Mitchell's song "Je vais craquer bientôt" convey a sense of overwhelming stress and chaos in the singer's life, as he struggles to keep up with the demands of his daily routine. The first verse describes a morning where everything seems to be going wrong, from the too-hot breakfast to the phone that interrupts it with a wrong number. The singer tries to multitask by watching TV and listening to the radio while reading the news, but it all becomes too much for him to handle. The title refrain "Mais je vais craquer bientôt" translates to "But I'm going to crack soon," indicating that the singer feels on the brink of a breakdown.

The second verse introduces more external stressors, such as a pushy salesman and a debt collector demanding five years of unpaid taxes. The lines "On ne peut pas tondre un œuf ni noyer un poisson dans l'eau / Non ils n'auront pas ma peau" roughly mean "You can't shave an egg or drown a fish in the water / No, they won't have my skin," indicating that the singer is determined not to let these pressures get to him. However, the repetition of the title refrain suggests that he may not be able to hold out for much longer.

The final verse shifts in tone, as the singer addresses a romantic partner who provides a sense of stability and comfort amidst the chaos. The lines "La pilule que tu prends te rends de temps en temps ou 'out' ou 'in' / Que tu aies tort ou raison ma tête est un wagon plein d'aspirine" roughly mean "The pill you take sometimes makes you 'out' or 'in' / Whether you're right or wrong, my head is a train full of aspirin." Here, the singer acknowledges that his own anxiety may be affecting his relationship, but he expresses gratitude for his partner's support nonetheless. The song ends on a hopeful note with the lines "Et je craquerai pour toi" meaning "And I'll crack for you," implying that the singer is willing to let down his guard and be vulnerable with his loved one.